"No, what exactly do you want? Can't you just explain it to me? Is this a kidnapping? Where are you taking me? Can I refuse to go? Let me go, I want to go back!"
But no matter how much Raiden Makoto protested, the three people ignored her. The General, looking at his torn clothes, very consciously put on his outer garment.
As the two reconciled, the General returned to the Pure Land once more, and the matter of Ei's need to recreate a puppet was also moved up.
"The main subject, while I acknowledge you, it doesn't mean I won't correct your mistakes. I also hope you don't make any, I'm waiting for your good news, go for it."
"Mmm... You and I are one, I will also bring good news, wait for me."
Seeing the two in harmony, Lu Ze also smiled with relief. This was how it should be, a family should be harmonious. Perhaps he should bring back Ei's son as well?
Would that allow them to take a family photo?
Returning to the cave, Makoto saw the scenery outside and the distant Inazuma City. Wasn't this prosperous scene the result she had been looking forward to?
It seemed that under Ei's rule for the past century, things had gone quite well.
Following the mountain path upwards, one could reach the Grand Narukami Shrine, where Raiden Makoto's corpse lay.
At the entrance of the shrine, Yae Miko was already sitting on a chair, reading a novel, humming a tune, and eating fried tofu. She appeared very leisurely, but her heart was filled with torment.
She had been waiting for the result, because as long as it succeeded, there would be hope for the shrine maiden.
Although her expectations were not high, she still held onto a sliver of hope, silently watching the path ahead, longing to see the person she imagined appear.
"Miko? What are you doing sitting here? Are you that idle, with nothing to do?"
Raiden Ei appeared beside Yae Miko at some point and landed a chop on her head. The latter rubbed her head in pain.
"Ei! What are you doing? How can you bully Miko?"
Raiden Makoto, bound by the red chains, immediately became displeased. After all, this pink-haired fox was her favorite pet during her lifetime. How to put it?
She could be said to have taken a pink-haired fox with her wherever she went. The two were inseparable.
"Makoto! Don't concern yourself with this. Miko is just slacking off. She has so much to do, yet she's doing nothing, just lying here sunbathing, eating, and reading novels? Is this right? This is not right, you'll spoil her like this."
Hearing Makoto's voice, Yae Miko was slightly stunned. She touched her ear in disbelief and cast her gaze towards the red chains.
"Sister Makoto? Is it really you? Are you really... resurrected?"
When resurrection was mentioned, Raiden Makoto paused noticeably, then quickly said:
"Ei? You're not planning to resurrect me, are you? You can't do that. It's impossible! I don't want to cause trouble for you even in death."
But at this moment, Raiden Ei didn't want to listen. She was determined to resurrect her sister. No matter how difficult the path was, nothing could stop her desire to bring her sister back.
"Don't worry, sister. I will make thorough preparations before doing such a thing. Please stop talking, let's go inside quickly."
Seeing that her persuasion was useless, Raiden Makoto had nothing more to say. The air returned to silence once more.
Yae Miko watched all of this, her hope growing infinitely. Could this mean that they truly had a chance to be reunited?
The group entered the Grand Narukami Shrine and encountered many shrine maidens along the way. The staff wearing shrine maiden outfits greeted them with respect.
However, they were more curious about who Lu Ze was and why he was with the General. And why was Yae Miko also following him?
But curiosity killed the cat; they understood that. Soon after, Raiden Ei issued an order for everyone to evacuate, and all the shrine maidens of the Grand Narukami Shrine were ordered to withdraw from Mt. Yougou.
She herself then approached the Sacred Sakura tree, slowly drawing her weapon, "Musou Isshin," no, it should be her sister's weapon.
Then, with a single slash, she tore through space, creating a large hole in the outside. The Sacred Sakura tree was not cut down as expected, but rather a space appeared.
Inside the space, a person lay quietly in an ice coffin. Time seemed to have stopped there; everything was as if frozen.
Ei stepped into the space and after a while, arrived beside the enormous ice coffin. She touched the cold air emanating from it without hesitation.
"Sister, I've come to pick you up. I have so much to say to you... This time, you can't leave again."
Outside, Lu Ze's hand was bound by red chains. Raiden Makoto watched all of this silently, feeling a surge of sorrow, but more so, helplessness.
During the war in Khaenri'ah, the Heavenly Principles summoned the Seven Archons, and she had no choice but to go. If she didn't... it would be defying the Heavenly Principles, and she would be truly erased, leaving no trace.
At that time, only six of the Seven Archons went. The God of Wisdom did not go to protect the World Tree. Although it was easy for six gods to destroy a nation, this nation was not simple. The power it touched made even the Heavenly Principles fear it by three parts, let alone them, the Seven Archons.
Without a doubt, she died there. Fortunately, she had left some contingency plans, so Inazuma was not completely destroyed. Each nation paid some price, sacrificed some people, to achieve the current peace.
"Ei... Perhaps, it's time for me to join you."
Inside the space, Raiden Ei quickly used her power to lift the entire ice coffin and walked out step by step. The moment she emerged, the large hole behind her healed, returning to its original state as if what had just happened had never occurred.
"Lu Ze, my sister's body is here. The rest is up to you."
Hearing this, Raiden Makoto realized that the one who had come to resurrect her was not Raiden Ei, but the man who had been holding her.
Was he reliable?
A doubt arose in her mind. However, he was her sister's trusted person, what else could she do? She could only pray in her heart that nothing would go wrong.
"Understood. Leave it to me. Let's finish this quickly and go home to rest. I haven't slept well today."